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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 664.92 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 664.92 and 420.66 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 664.92 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/664.92 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 664.92 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 279,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,705.25/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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